project01:Ecosystem Images

NDSM Wharf

a Site's Ecosystem falls under many categories; function input/ output; people circulation; sustainability; economy; future expansions etc... but rather than identifying all elements within the NDSM ecosystem, a focus on a few standout categories can be a more efficient process.

Through analysis and experience; the following category seeks immediate attention: Mixing of functions; (physically and socially). geographically NDSM is a large site with limited amount of functions [image 1]. due to this sprawl, functions are isolated from each other causing a very static relationship between functions.

It can be percieved that an area of 400m is considered walking distance; but only areas within 100m can be seen to have an immediate interaction or attraction [image 2]. in this aspect; NDSM fails to engage people further than their initial intent.

The existing condition does not help such cause; with a big split between east (dock, redbull office) and the west (Festical Ramp, Noorderlicht). [image 3] connectivity of the site seem rigid and in grid structure.

further more; the new proposed projects (Hyperbody MSC1 2012) can be seen as a new layer of complexities, or new adaptations; updating the currently existing site conditions. [image 4]. these projects; once implemented will increase the density of NDSM. such density [image 5], eases the distances between functions, but does not completely solve its problem.

Site Positioning this hole in the Ecosystem of NDSM as provided a firm position of my Project site [image 6]. at this position; a transition zone is created, linking all surrounding buildings and context's together. this epicenter can also be functioned with services and supporting functions; as transition spaces doesnt exist without a pair of functions; similarly supporting functions cannot survive without primary functions to service.